Hieroglyphics and Cuneiform

By: Kara G.

Hieroglyphics and Cuneiform

By: Kara G.

When were Hieroglyphics and Cuneiform invented?

Hieroglyphics

Hieroglyphics is the first known writing to be developed by the Sumerians. It was invented in 3,500 BC which is around 5,500 years ago. Hieroglyphics became very popular around 2,900 BC. Then hieroglyphics wasn't used as much at the year of 400 AD, which is about 3,300 years. Hieroglyphics was thought to be invented to give to the god of Thoth.

Cuneiform

Cuneiform was important because it was one of the first two written languages in the world. It helps many people all over the world to learn about how the culture was like when people used them 4,000 BC years ago.

Who Used Hieroglyphics and Cuneiform?

Hieroglyphics

Hieroglyphics were mainly used my the Ancient Egyptians. Not all Ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics. Only royalty, scribes, priests, and government officials knew how to read and write hieroglyphics.

Cuneiform

Cuneiform was used by three different types of people. The Sumerians created cuneiform, and then the Babylonians and Assyrians learned how to read and write cuneiform. The Babylonians and Assyrians still used the format of cuneiform but they did change the writing a little bit.